Owen Greystone’s POV

I couldn’t bring myself to turn down a lovely lady so bluntly, so I kept my reply vague. “Something urgent came up with my pack,” I said, trying to sound casual. “There’s a meeting I have to get back to.”

"Alright," Alina replied, her voice tinged with regret. "Have a good night."

We said our goodbyes.

I had no idea where Klaus picked up his information, but he told me, “Alina is the only heir to the Northern Pack. Word is, the Duke plans to have her ...